{"product_id":"seppaku-white-lacquer-saya-spring-steel-katana","title":"Seppaku 雪白 Katana — White Saya, Spring Steel","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard (tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarved zinc alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (saya 鞘)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite lacquered wood with black sageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka 柄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine white ray skin (samegawa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper menuki set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 bamboo mekugi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length with saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103 cm (40.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 cm (28.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka) length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 cm (10.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm (1.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 cm (0.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 kg (2.6 lb) with saya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seppaku 雪白 katana is a collector's piece that embodies purity and precision, an excellent choice for connoisseurs and martial arts practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade (刀身)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Forged in spring steel, this blade combines flexibility and robustness, allowing it to withstand shocks while keeping a clean edge. Spring steel is prized for its ability to return to its original shape, which is essential to the durability and longevity of a practice blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard (Tsuba 鍔)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The carved zinc alloy tsuba is an example of delicate craftsmanship, combining traditional aesthetics with modern strength. Zinc is chosen for its ability to hold fine carved detail while remaining light, so as not to unbalance the sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard (Saya 鞘)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The white lacquered wood saya is not only visually striking but also offers solid protection against the elements. The black sageo provides a bold contrast and allows the katana to be secured when carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle (Tsuka 柄)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The handle is wrapped in genuine white ray skin, giving a firm and elegant grip. The white of the ray skin evokes snow and purity, recurring themes in Japanese culture, while the copper menuki and bamboo mekugi ensure a stable and durable construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery detail of the Seppaku 雪白 katana has been designed to combine beauty with function, making a katana as beautiful to look at as it is pleasing to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944396206457,"sku":"KTN-139","price":328.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No engraving","offer_id":64944396239225,"sku":"KTN-139","price":293.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/1_2_2caf2f05-e205-4de1-aeab-0944f9bec0bc.jpg?v=1792455878","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/seppaku-white-lacquer-saya-spring-steel-katana","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}